McHenry County Blog

An email from Congressman Randy Hultgren:

“From the first shots of the Revolutionary War, to the men and women serving our country today, this nation owes an immeasurable debt of gratitude to our veterans.

“We are the greatest country in the free world and I’m grateful for the freedoms we as a country have fought so hard to protect.

“On this Veterans Day, please take the time to say thank to our men and women who have served and are serving our country.

“There are so many great poems written on behalf of our veterans. I have included one of those poems today.

“In Service,

“Congressman Randy Hultgren”

Veterans Day

By Taylor Weinman

Representing the red white and blue

The colors of our flag stand out proud and true.

The white stars on blue background with red and white stripes

Remind me of these veterans, who all risked their lives.

Just so the people of the U.S. could all live in peace and be free

These are the heroes that represent you and me.

They stood up strongly, untied as one,

And kept up the fighting until they were done.

And although some have fallen, and lost their lives in war,

We pray for each one of them.

And now that their souls live on forever more,

Above in God’s hands.

They watch over our nation,

And give us strength to triumph over others with strong anticipation.

So every year, when this day comes by,

Think of all the veterans that while fighting, had to die.

And remember that they were people

With fire and passion embedded inside.

They die for this country,

So remember and honor them with pride

Lake in the Hill’s American Legion Post and the Algonquin Founders; Day Board are popping for free carnival rides for special this afternoon from 4-6.

They have set aside the first two hours for special needs children and their families to attend the carnival free of charge.

Special needs children must be accompanied by a family member, 16 years of age or older. Everyone entering the carnival must sign in and have a wrist band on to ride.

The carnival will not be open to the public, during this time period.

Refreshments also will be provided for the kids on their way home.

Members of the Lake in the Hills American Legion Post 1231 will be on hand to check everyone in and to be of any assistance.

Emergency medical backup will be on site during this time period.

For details, call Gary Jensen 847-875-7104.

American Legion Post 1231 is a nonprofit organization supporting, active military personnel, veterans and their families through community service and sponsored events.

If you children don’t fit that category, the County Fair’s Skinner Carnival (no relationship, unfortunately) allows as many rides as a kid’s stomach can take Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons from 1-5 the first week of August.